Business Controller

Descrizione: Multinational company, leader in Shipping Services and located near Savona, looks for a Business Controller to insert inside its own structure. The Business Controller & Cash Management directs and organizes all general accounting activities related to cash & funds management, credit control, and payments covering both terminals. Prepares accounting and financial reports and ensures accurate accounting systems and record keeping. Assist CFO in developing and executing the financial strategy for the Company, ensuring that it is at all times profitable, risk protected and financially strong. Drive Improvement on cost saving initiatives, Working Capital and Cash Management. Prepares the Funds and Cash Flow Reports and forecast; analyses and recommend the need of transfers to eliminate the possibility of idle funds. Assist CFO on Monthly Forecast, preparation of Monthly and other Corporate, JV or ad hoc reporting and presentation material. Assist in cost control, margin analysis and in the review and update of project / business plan preparation and review. Internal controls on local procedure and monitoring of performance. Assist CFO in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of of KPI and Balance scorecards. Accounts payable and accounts receivable monitoring and follow up on improvement plan. The position is required to constantly find means for better funds management. The position has a complex nature impacting both financial & operational performance. Requires a university degree in business or accounting. Requires at least three to five years of progressively more responsible general accounting and finance experience. Must have thorough understanding and working knowledge of accounting specific software. Requires proficiency in various software applications and programs, specifically EXCEL spreadsheets. Requires a high level of planning and organizational skills. Requires good verbal and written communications skills, in addition to effective interpersonal skills. Requires excellent analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyse data. Requires exceptional time management and organizational skills, due to fast-moving, demanding work environment. Must be able to exercise discretion and good judgment. Must be able to handle company information with confidentiality and discretion. Requires ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written.